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2024-05-19

Psilocybin shows promise in improving cognitive flexibility and weight maintenance in anorexia model

A new study found that psilocybin improves body weight maintenance and cognitive flexibility in female rats modeled for anorexia nervosa, mainly through serotonin 5-HT1A receptor activity. These effects suggest potential therapeutic benefits for treating cognitive inflexibility in anorexia.

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